Sinai
Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion
Cairo’s live-fire drills near the Israeli border come as Egypt faces economic pressure, Red Sea instability, and growing questions over President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regional strategy.
Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message
An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging
A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing
Parashat Matot-Masei: What anger does to us
The entrance to the Land of Israel was replete with wars, and this week we read about the war fought against the five kings of Midian.
Parashat Beha'alotcha: A story of humility and sensitivity
Eldad and Medad, two anonymous people who are never mentioned again in the bible, teach us of the importance of humility and sensitivity as a condition for spiritual distinction.
Rivlin marks the memory of those who died in the Six Day War
The President honored the memory of those who died in the Six Day War as well as those who died in the War of Attrition.
Conference of Presidents urge Trump not to withdraw from Sinai
Twelve lawmakers representing key Senate and House of Representatives committees called for continued U.S. support of the international peacekeeping force in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
North Sinai security situation may be deteriorating, concern increases
Experts caution that Islamic State terror cells could be moving from east to west, potentially getting closer to Suez Canal, mainland Egypt
Steinitz: US, Israel to discuss drawing down peacekeeping force in Sinai
The drawdown would come as Egypt battles an Islamist insurgency in the desert peninsula
Egypt reports 15 military casualties in Sinai recently
The statement came three days after the military said 10 personnel were killed or wounded in an attack near Bir al-Abd in North Sinai. Islamic State claimed the attack.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt's Sinai attack
The attack occurred on Thursday south of Bir al-Abd city in the Northern Sinai region.
Concern sparks over US military commitment to observer force in Sinai
The MFO helps ensure there is no need for a military build-up in Sinai and also helps the US play a historic role in peace between Israel and Egypt.
Israelis back to Sinai
“For me, Sinai is perfect because it’s a combination of desert and the sea,” she said. “Who needs more than the beach and a book?”
